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Rich Coffee Brownies (No Dairy!)
Naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and high in protein these coffee brownies are the perfect rich blend of stimulating coffee with indulgent fuel.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 282 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For The Protein Brownies
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- ½ cup Transformation chocolate protein powder
- 2 teaspoons ground coffee
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup avocado oil
- 5 eggs
For The Coffee Frosting
- 4 tablespoons Transformation vanilla protein powder
- 4 tablespoons canned coconut milk drain the water
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee cooled or room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Melt the oil and chocolate chips over low heat and whisk until smooth. Don’t burn.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the eggs into the dry mix and begin to stir.
- Pour in the melted chocolate chips and mix until combined but no more.
- Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Pour the brownie batter in and use a silicone spatula to smooth it out evenly.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely before frosting.
- In a small bowl, mix together the frosting ingredients until smooth.
- Pour on the frosting and smooth it over the cooled coffee brownies.
- Slice and enjoy!
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Notes
- If your eggs are cold when you try to mix them in, the batter won’t mix as well or bake properly. Basically, it alters the texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter once the chocolate and eggs are in. Only mix until just combined.
- Instant coffee works for regular but may not give as intense of a flavor.
- The coffee brownies won’t look cooked at all when you pull them out from the oven. That’s what you want! They firm up when cooling.
- If you like extra thick frosting, double the batch to really lay it on.
- The kind of protein powder you choose can and will affect the texture and flavor of the coffee brownies. Because Transformation Protein is partially collagen based, it doesn’t absorb too much liquid in the protein brownies.
- Using a straight pea protein blend will make the brownies much drier and less rich.
- Once they have the coffee frosting on top, store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Though they can be eaten right out of the fridge, they do firm up a bit.
- Either let the brownies come to room temperature before eating or heat them up ever so slightly for maximum decadence.
Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
266mg
(11%)
Potassium
60mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
166IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 166IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.